Compare performance (320 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (43300 £ vs 85700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Lotus Eletre?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
VW Arteon has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 43300 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42424 £.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre has a decisively edge – offering 918 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 598 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Lotus Eletre performs slight better – reaching 265 km/h, while the VW Arteon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Lotus Eletre pulls clearly stronger with 985 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 565 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, VW Arteon is clearly lighter – 1607 kg compared to 2565 kg. The difference is around 958 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers somewhat more room – 688 L compared to 590 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Arteon performs minimal better – up to 1632 L, which is about 100 L more than the Lotus Eletre.
When it comes to payload, VW Arteon slightly takes the win – 569 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 84 kg.
The Lotus Eletre is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.
detailsThe Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.
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Price
43300 - 60800 £
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Price
85700 - 138000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
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co2
133 - 195 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1607 - 1773 kg
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Curb weight
2565 - 2745 kg
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Trunk capacity
590 L
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Trunk capacity
688 L
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Length
4866 mm
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Length
5103 mm
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Width
1871 mm
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Width
2060 mm
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Height
1434 - 1451 mm
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Height
1630 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1632 L
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Max trunk capacity
1532 L
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Payload
467 - 569 kg
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Payload
405 - 485 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 320 HP
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Power HP
612 - 918 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
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Torque
320 - 420 Nm
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
110 - 235 kW
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Engine capacity
1968 - 1984 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
VW
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Brand
Lotus
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The VW Arteon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.